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Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks during a Republican primary night celebration rally at Florida International University in Miami, Fla., Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Rubio is ending his campaign for the Republican nomination for president after a humiliating loss in his home state of Florida. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

OPINION: Marco Rubio does the right thing, drops out for sake of party

By Garrett Marcel @Gret419 March 16, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., dropped out of the presidential race after a humiliating defeat by Donald Trump in the Florida primary. Rubio realized he has no chance of being the next leader of the free world....

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2016 photo, a U.S. Border Patrol agent drives near the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Sunland Park, N.M. Can Donald Trump really make good on his promise to build a wall along the 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexican border to prevent illegal migration? What’s more, can he make Mexico pay for it? Sure, he can build it, but it’s not nearly as simple as he says. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

OPINION: Hodges’ anti-immigrant bill threatens public safety

By Michael Beyer @michbeyer March 15, 2016

Denham Springs Republican Rep. Valarie Hodges is jeopardizing public safety so she can maintain a law enforcement system that dehumanizes immigrant communities. Hodges’ HB 151 would prohibit the...

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OPINION: Women finally gettting embraced on TV and film

By John Gavin Harp @SirJohnGavin March 15, 2016

In 2016, a woman with character flaws is finally acceptable — well, at least on screen. After decades of female characters conforming to a short list of stereotypes, Hollywood finally embraced women...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards addresses a Joint Legislative Session in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, March 14, 2016. Edwards said Monday that while Louisiana's budget troubles will continue to be his focus, he'll also seek to fulfill campaign promises to raise the minimum wage and enact an equal pay law. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

OPINION: Johnson bill exploits fears of LGBT community

By Michael Beyer @michbeyer March 14, 2016

Mike Johnson is back at it again, trying to pit LGBT people against people of faith. After his bill to expand the definition of religious liberty to include discrimination against the LGBT community failed...

Actor Danny DeVito, right, shows support for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, before speaking during a campaign rally at Affton High School Sunday, March 13, 2016, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

OPINION: Politics have no place in performances

By Charlie Bonacquisti @Charlie_Bonac2 March 14, 2016

Celebrities hold powerful positions in society, but some use it at inappropriate times to push their political agenda. Freedom of speech remains the mighty protector of all forms of political expression,...

Senators meet with Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego, on the Senate floor ahead of the voting on the final day of a special legislative session on the budget and taxes, on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

OPINION: Louisiana’s budget deficit created by historically ignored structural problems

By @JDiCharia Justin DiCharia March 13, 2016

For decades, Louisiana has ignored structural budget problems that have time and again brought the state to its knees in hopes that God will provide the answer to its lack of funds. Whether divine intervention...

Flood waters partially submerge a "HIGH WATER" sign on Rufus Bankston Road west of Hammond, La., on Friday, March 11, 2016. (David Grunfeld/NOLA.com The Times-Picayune via AP) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; USA TODAY OUT; THE BATON ROUGE ADVOCATE OUT; THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

OPINION: Better infrastructure would have minimized flooding in Monroe

By Garrett Hines @GarrettH_TDR March 13, 2016

Louisiana’s unpredictable flood last week is exactly why we need to heavily invest in better infrastructure. We could save lives and property and lessen the impact of environmental disasters. Northeast...

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters as she arrives to speak to supporters at her election night watch party for the South Carolina Democratic primary in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

SATIRE: Hillary Clinton plans world domination after Super Tuesday sweep

By John Gavin Harp @SirJohnGavin March 10, 2016

This post is satire and meant for the reader's enjoyment.Presidential candidate and America’s most-wanted soul-sucking super villain, Hillary Clinton, announced plans for world domination at a fundraising...

University President F. King Alexander speaks to students at the higher education rally Wednesday.

SATIRE: LSU Chancellor announces plans to alleviate budget cuts

By @SirJohnGavin John Gavin Harp March 10, 2016

This article is purely satire and meant for the readers’ enjoyment. LSU President F. King Alexander announced ideas to relieve impending budget cuts at a press conference Thursday afternoon. “These...

People carrying umbrellas and balloons march along a street during the 38th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, March 5, 2016. According to the parade's organizers, this year's parade includes more than 170 floats and thousands of supporters from Australia and overseas. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

OPINION: Minorty groups oppressing people for their own gain

By Garrett Marcel @Gret419 March 9, 2016

Certain minority groups around the country use oppressive methods to get what they want, and the government needs to protect their targets. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Bossier City, recently filed a bill known...

Senators meet with Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego, on the Senate floor ahead of the voting on the final day of a special legislative session on the budget and taxes, on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

OPINION: We need to end lifetime careers in politics

We need to establish congressional term limits at the federal level. The 2016 presidential race is the anti-politician election. People don’t want established career politicians because they consider...

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OPINION: Louisiana buinesses need to help solve budget problem

By @michbeyer Michael Beyer March 8, 2016

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and House Republicans have no budget plan except to screw over poor people in the special legislative session’s final hours. Not that anyone is...